Garnett
- Pronunciation
- [Gar-nett]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Armed With Spear
- Origin
- English
Garnett Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 3,852 baby boys have been named Garnett. The name peaked in 1920 with 87 US births that year (rank #689). In 2024, ranked #9251 nationally — 8,562 places below its 1920 peak.
Top States for Garnett
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Garnett births are: Virginia (732), Kentucky (572), Georgia (218).
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7-Letter Names Starting with G
Names with Garnett's exact length and starting letter: Gabirel, Gabrian, Gabriel, Gaetana, Gaetane.
Quick Facts About Garnett
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garnet | A Dark-Red Gemstone Named For The Pomegranate Because Of Its Color. | Female | English |
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Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Garnett against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).